Liberal Democrats are more likely than other groups to view intervention from owners of news organizations as completely unacceptable
% of U.S. adults who say it is completely unacceptable for the owner of a U.S. news organization to stop it from publishing a story because it goes against …
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
“Americans Value Press Freedom but Differ on Its Limits”
“Americans Value Press Freedom but Differ on Its Limits”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
Liberal Democrats are more likely than other groups to view intervention from owners of news organizations as completely unacceptable
% of U.S. adults who say it is completely unacceptable for the owner of a U.S. news organization to stop it from publishing a story because it goes against …
| The owner’s business interests | The owner’s political interests | |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative Rep/Lean Rep | 45 | 56 |
| Moderate/Liberal Rep/Lean Rep | 41 | 46 |
| Moderate/ Conservative Dem/Lean Dem | 49 | 58 |
| Liberal Dem/ Lean Dem | 66 | 78 |
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
“Americans Value Press Freedom but Differ on Its Limits”
“Americans Value Press Freedom but Differ on Its Limits”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
